Argos Chat Thread #1

smallgarden

The nexus 7 pops up as back in stock in some stores sporadically

projektzwoo

The_Conductor what's alba's screen dpi? Can you compare it to Galaxy tab 2 10? I have tab2, but the screen is broken. Could replaced it myself but would end up paying round 70-100e for parts anyway because it needed new battery as well. Thinking about replacement now but don't want to spend too much. Would be Lenovo A10 better choice?

The_Conductor

projektzwoo wrote: »

The_Conductor what's alba's screen dpi? Can you compare it to Galaxy tab 2 10? I have tab2, but the screen is broken. Could replaced it myself but would end up paying round 70-100e for parts anyway because it needed new battery as well. Thinking about replacement now but don't want to spend too much. Would be Lenovo A10 better choice?

I don't know the dpi- but it is 100% definitely blocky in comparison to a Galaxy tab 2.

Its a budget tablet- with a budget screen- you are not comparing like with like.

Kenjataimu

PS4 500GB on the Irish Argos ebay site for 306.98 delivered (299.99+6.99 P&P)

4 left.

are you serious

Kenjataimu wrote: »

PS4 500GB on the Irish Argos ebay site for 306.98 delivered (299.99+6.99 P&P)

4 left.

Thats a saving of just about €50 on the same consol from the shop itself (to save anyone having t check)

witnessmenow

Hey guys,

Checkargos should be live again now.

It has the new store selection feature so should greatly reduce the load on Argos. I have some other ideas to reduce the load further that I will be working on shortly.

I mentioned a few weeks ago that I was working on a new version of the site, well this is it! Sooner than I probably wanted to move to it, but there was no point adding the store selection to the old version.

Please let me know what you think of it or if you find any bugs!

The big difference is that it is no longer a single page app, meaning that browser will load pages as you click on a product etc.

Some new features are the:
List creator - add product ids and generate a list that you can share or bookmark. Useful for combination deals like a console coming with free games etc. Find the link in the Nav bar.
Link to Ebay site - I always found it kinda hard to find, so just added a link to it on the Nav bar up the top.

One thing to note, I have done some work on porting the clearance section across, but the clearance secitons are not on Argos' site at the moment so I can't test it, so I've removed the link for now. I'll add it back when they come back (feel free to remind me if you see they are back!)

As always, questions or suggests appreciated!

witnessmenow

are you serious wrote: »

Thats a saving of just about €50 on the same consol from the shop itself (to save anyone having t check)

I think the best value at the moment is the Call of duty bundle with the free copy of fallout for €379, even if you want just the console both games should get you €50 each in CEX

GaGa21

Reserved the S6 yesterday, went to collect but wouldn't let me have it. Price gone back up. Unusual as Argos are usually good at giving items at reserve price. Ah well, I'll just have to wait until the next reduction.

witnessmenow

GaGa21 wrote: »

Reserved the S6 yesterday, went to collect but wouldn't let me have it. Price gone back up. Unusual as Argos are usually good at giving items at reserve price. Ah well, I'll just have to wait until the next reduction.

That's Odd, I got a drill yesterday that I reserved Friday that went up in price. They looked up the price on their comouter , at first they didn't see it but I showed them the email and they took another look and realised they hadn't pressed page down or something. She was saying that people are making faking printouts and chancing their arm!

GaGa21

Well i knew the offer was for one day only but didn't realise that included collection too! My text said till Monday to collect. They said i was the 3rd one that day in store but all were refused. Should have asked to speak to manager maybe. Funnily enough, i don't think i recieved an email. Luckily I am still in 2 minds of upgrading my s4. Hoping for a better deal on Black Friday maybe....

Caovyn Lineah

GaGa21 wrote: »

Well i knew the offer was for one day only but didn't realise that included collection too! My text said till Monday to collect. They said i was the 3rd one that day in store but all were refused. Should have asked to speak to manager maybe. Funnily enough, i don't think i recieved an email. Luckily I am still in 2 minds of upgrading my s4. Hoping for a better deal on Black Friday maybe....

They are selling the s5 for €395

pah

GaGa21 wrote: »

Well i knew the offer was for one day only but didn't realise that included collection too! My text said till Monday to collect. They said i was the 3rd one that day in store but all were refused. Should have asked to speak to manager maybe. Funnily enough, i don't think i recieved an email. Luckily I am still in 2 minds of upgrading my s4. Hoping for a better deal on Black Friday maybe....

they're probably still sick from the ones they sold for 399 last week :pac:

GaGa21

Was raging I missed that one too!!! Any alerts about future deals welcome here.

GaGa21

Caovyn Lineah wrote:

They are selling the s5 for €395

Nah.....think the S6 for 489 was a better deal.....for me anyway.

J.pilkington

S6 is in and around the 489 price on pixmania and other sites so wasn't an amazing price

GaGa21

J.pilkington wrote:

S6 is in and around the 489 price on pixmania and other sites so wasn't an amazing price

I know, just the best I've seen in a bricks and mortar store.

dashcamdanny

Bought the little WORX palm sander.

Compared to the old one I have. Its a little animal.

Nearly cheaper than a new set of pads for my old one.

Dublinmuppet

GaGa21 wrote: »

Reserved the S6 yesterday, went to collect but wouldn't let me have it. Price gone back up. Unusual as Argos are usually good at giving items at reserve price. Ah well, I'll just have to wait until the next reduction.

I reserved one yesterday as well for one of the kids xmas present. Picked it up today and yesterday's price was honoured for me

GaGa21

Dublinmuppet wrote:

I reserved one yesterday as well for one of the kids xmas present. Picked it up today and yesterday's price was honoured for me

Ah feck! Which store? Was there any issue at all?

alastair_doom

Wasn't sure how long CheckArgos would be down so I spent most of yesterday working on a chrome extension. Limited to checking stock in 2 stores, but shows the stock on the webpage without the need for any interaction.

Bit rough and not very well tested, but its up here if anyone wants to try it:

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/argosie-automatic-stock-c/bjmonjlonbpfplgnbelanekconhcpgee


To select the stores to check:

go to the webpage: chrome://extensions/

Click "Options" to be brought to a list of all Argos stores in Ireland

Click the checkboxes of the 2 stores you would like to check

Click save.

Dublinmuppet

GaGa21 wrote: »

Ah feck! Which store? Was there any issue at all?

Picked it up in Swords. Wouldn't allow me to use the self service till and when I got to the registers the girl said it was 629 so showed her the email and the manager came over and adjusted the price. No argument or hassle

Doodlebug

alastair_doom wrote: »

Wasn't sure how long CheckArgos would be down so I spent most of yesterday working on a chrome extension. Limited to checking stock in 2 stores, but shows the stock on the webpage without the need for any interaction.

Bit rough and not very well tested, but its up here if anyone wants to try it:

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/argosie-automatic-stock-c/bjmonjlonbpfplgnbelanekconhcpgee


To select the stores to check:

This is really great! Works fine and very quick for the couple of stores I am near. Nice one!
Of course I'll have to ask about further features... Any chance of upping the limit to 3 stores if required (maybe as an additional option)?

Bawnmore

dashcamdanny wrote: »

Bought the little WORX palm sander.

Compared to the old one I have. Its a little animal.

Nearly cheaper than a new set of pads for my old one.

Reserved one yesterday - need to pick up yet - good to hear a good review.

Nemeses2050

alastair_doom wrote: »

Wasn't sure how long CheckArgos would be down so I spent most of yesterday working on a chrome extension. Limited to checking stock in 2 stores, but shows the stock on the webpage without the need for any interaction.

Bit rough and not very well tested, but its up here if anyone wants to try it:

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/argosie-automatic-stock-c/bjmonjlonbpfplgnbelanekconhcpgee


To select the stores to check:

Great work mate....big thanks to you and Witnessmenow.

jonerkinsella

Here's a code for the Argos , Wexford store for the Assassins creed / Watchdogs bundle PS4 for €320.

. It needs to be collected today.

Actually...pm me as I don't want a load of ppl turning up and someone else got it.

4real

i have a reservation for S6 in Liffey Valley @ 489.95, expires today.

ando

J.pilkington wrote: »

S6 is in and around the 489 price on pixmania and other sites so wasn't an amazing price

Where are you seeing this as its showing 770 for me

edit, sorry you're talking Samsung S6 I presume.. I'm talking Apple S6

are you serious

Treadmill savings are unreal... If your looking for one that is..

http://www.argos.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Browse?pp=20&s=Relevance&storeId=10152&catalogId=14551&langId=111&c_1=1%7Ccategory_root%7CSports%2Band%2Bleisure%7C14419152&c_2=2%7C14419152%7CHome%2Bgym%2Bequipment%7C14419293&c_3=3%7Ccat_14419293%7CTreadmills%7C14419318&authToken=

ButtersSuki

are you serious wrote: »

Treadmill savings are unreal... If your looking for one that is..

http://www.argos.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Browse?pp=20&s=Relevance&storeId=10152&catalogId=14551&langId=111&c_1=1%7Ccategory_root%7CSports%2Band%2Bleisure%7C14419152&c_2=2%7C14419152%7CHome%2Bgym%2Bequipment%7C14419293&c_3=3%7Ccat_14419293%7CTreadmills%7C14419318&authToken=

Classic argos "was" prcing policy. Look at the price listed at the bottom of the ads, "previously on sale at €XXX" to get a better idea of the real level of discount.

khamilto

ando wrote: »

Where are you seeing this as its showing 770 for me

edit, sorry you're talking Samsung S6 I presume.. I'm talking Apple S6

There is no Apple S6.